Risk stratified venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in bariatric patients using Caprini assessment: practice patterns and opportunities for improvement

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is rare after bariatric surgery but is the most common cause of mortality. The use of VTE risk stratification tools and compliance to practice guidelines remains unclear.
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Original articles Source Type: research